"NEW ENGLAND HARBOR" Kathryn Morris Trotter

"NEW ENGLAND HARBOR" 

24x24" oil on canvas 

Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

What a fun commission piece to work on!  This was a piece for the wife of a husband who loves to sail. They live in New York, but they travel to Long Island in the summers.  She surprised him for his birthday with this...what a great wife.  The excitement I had when painting this piece is ineffable.  I loved every second of the process!! 

"SOIREE" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"SOIREE II"

24x24" oil on canvas

by Kathryn Morris Trotter

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       This was a commission piece for a couple who wanted to surprise their daughter for her 21st birthday! How fabulous to start an original art collection at the age of 21!!  Coincidentally, we have the same birthday...how serendipitous! The only request is that I slip their daughter into the painting;0!

       This painting was based off of another painting of min that sold a few months ago.   These days, almost 100% of my commission work is based off of paintings that have sold.  As the artist, I don't mind doing something that is similar, but I have to be able to have creative reign and make changes that need to happen as I see fit.   As far as my fashion ladies are concerned, I have to be able to dress them according to the personality of each lady, and it would be an absolute faux pas for my ladies to ever show up in the same dress for a social occasion...hence, you will see some of the same ladies make their way into different paintings but never donned in the same dress.  They have a plethora of dresses, gowns, and outfits to choose from when it comes to a special soiree.  Cheers!

RED TOMATOES ON MIRROR - Donna Thomas

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Available at The Art House Atlanta

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Cul de sac and the Dogwood

Another wonderful weekend. Looking forward to my first outside class with John Guernesy next Saturday. In the meantime, did this on Saturday afternoon at the end of my driveway

3/26/11 Montain Park —Wisterea Hysteria

Funny name for a very placid painting. Painted at Mountain Park Lake just north of Hwy 92 last Sunday. It was very gray that day but worked well in this little gem. 12 x 16" oil. I'll try to post some more—none quite as fresh as this though. Taking a class starting this Saturday at the Cobb/Marietta Museum —hope to meet some fellow Plein-airs. Cheers—it's cocktail time.

Play Ball!

Play Ball!

Oil on Canvas

12"x16"

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Amaryllis Fest

9 x 12, pastel This painting was done from a beautiful plant my friend gave me in early December. It is on it's second blooming. Truly a bionic plant! I decided to have fun with color on this.

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"Spring Morning"

"Spring Morning"

18x24" oil on canvas

by Kathryn Morris Trotter

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An Apple a Day

"An Apple a Day" by Donna Thomas available at the Art House Atlanta Gallery for $250.00.

Still Life with Pumpkin

"Still Life with Pumpkin" by Melvin Toledo

7" x 5"

Oil on Canvas

This is part of my recent "Small Works" series and is currently for sale through October 20th in my ebay shop. I am a new painter to the Atlanta area and would love to hear from other artists in the area. More of my works are showcased at http://www.melvintoledo.com/.

"SUNFLOWERS"

"SUNFLOWERS"
by Kathryn Morris Trotter
18x36"
oil on canvas

After many hours spent in the studio on bird paintings, these sunflowers were calling my name. So finally I acquiesced, and I loved every minute of painting these colorful flowers. This painting truly makes me happy, and every time I see it I am reminded that I must paint what inspires me!!

"Dancing in the Rain 1,2, 3"

"Dancing in the Rain 1 (above)"

oil on canvas

9x12" SOLD

"Dancing in the Rain 2 (Red dress)"

oil on canvas

9x12"

"Dancing in the Rain 3 (turquoise cape)"

oil on canvas

9x12"

By Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

404-668-1394

To see these paintngs, please stop by Anne Irwin Fine Art...show runs through Labor Day!

These were so much fun to paint! I really can't get enough of painting these pretty ladies. Many times my fashion pieces are born out of a need to design beautiful dresses, which satisfies the desire I once had of being a fashion designer.

The best part about designing these ensembles is that I don't have to figure out how to actually construct them!! I can dream away!

"Antique Vase"

"Antique Vase"
9x12"
oil on canvas
Kathryn Trotter
www.kathryntrotterart.com
404-668-1394

"Wing Haven"

GGreen has been my inspiration in the past week....all greens...icy and cool, warm and deep. When paired next to each other they create a vibrant look.
"Wing Haven"
20x60"
oil on canvas
artist: Kathryn Morris Trotter
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"Cardinal Salute"

Artist: Kathryn Morris Trotter

This was a recent commission that was really exciting to paint. Inspired by nature's beauty, birds continue to intrigue me with their personalities.

40x60"

oil on canvas
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404-668-1394

"Mercantile"

"Mercantile"
10x14" oil on panel
Artist: Kathryn Morris Trotter
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404-668-1394

My recent trip to Istanbul was filled with colorful inspiration from this "old world" city. These were merchants in a hidden courtyard at the Grand Bizarre. This scene evokes a sense of appreciation of how artisans were in times past. There was a sense of pride, attention to detail, and a thoughtfulness that has not been compromised in the old cities of Europe.

"Butterflies"

"Butterflies"

Artist: Kathryn Morris Trotter

30x40"

oil on canvas

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"New England Winter"

I could not resist painting this scene! First of all, I am obsessed with birds to put it mildly, and secondly, the colors of the snow were so yummy...the subtle lavenders, pinks, blues, and icy whites that are reflected after a heavy snowfall are quite heavenly.

"New England Winter"

Artist: Kathryn Morris Trotter

20x30" oil on canvas

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"Yellow Dress"

"Yellow Dress" by Kathryn Morris Trotter
30x48"
oil on canvas
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404-668-1394

I continue to be inspired by the elegance that women exude, particularly in the generations proceeding us. Curiosity of these women is evoked as I look at old photos of how women my age used to be..for instance, my grandmother in her prime. It was the way they dressed, how they carried themselves, and the roles they were most know for that makes them so captivating.

My inspiration and background in fashion design coupled with my affinity for anything vintage allows my painting to emerge with excitement as I live vicariously through these women.

Portrait Society of Atlanta

The Gallery at Paper Mill Village will host The Portrait Society of Atlanta's 2010 Spring Juried Exhibiotn with a reception this Saturday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. 255 Village Parkway Sute, 320, Marietta, GA 30067